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Wild turkey patient has reason for gratitude

Monday, November 22, 2021 – 9:01am Turkey pic 3.JPG This female wild turkey was brought to the Janet L. Swanson Wildlife Hospital after being attacked by a dog. Thanksgiving may be a perilous time for turkeys, but one wild turkey has a lot to be grateful for. The female turkey, badly injured after being attacked […]

OSU Livestock Judging Team takes top spot at nationals

Oklahoma State University’s Livestock Judging Team and coach earned top honors for a historic 21st time at the recent North American International Livestock Exposition. In addition to the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences students winning the 2020-2021 National Champion award, Parker Henley, assistant professor and OSU Extension specialist, was named Coach of the […]

Champion Show and Breeding Goat Saved from Cancer

Champion Show and Breeding Goat Saved from Cancer Rob Warren November 18, 2021 Social Issues, shown here after winning the “Best Udder” national championship, was treated for skin cancer at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. “Case of the Month” – November 2021 Social Issues, a 10-year-old Saanen doe goat, has a rich history as a […]

Shared mutations, different species: Oral tumor parallels in humans and dogs could speed new therapies

Thursday, November 18, 2021 – 2:52pm dog image 1-unsplash.JPG Recent Cornell research compared the genetic expression profiles of a nonlethal canine tumor and the rare, devastating human oral tumor it resembles, laying the groundwork for potential translational medicine down the road. Photo: Unsplash/Marliese Streefland Canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma (CAA) is common and non-lethal, but has a strong […]

Turtle brumation: the benefits & dangers of the hibernation cycle

Some animals, like bears, are known for their infamous hibernation periods, but many people may not be aware that some reptiles, including many turtles and tortoises, experience a hibernation cycle as well.  This period of dormancy, which occurs in reptiles during the colder months, in known as brumation. Dr. Ashley Navarrette, a clinical assistant professor […]

Advancing Truth and Reconciliation at the WCVM

The University of Saskatchewan’s campus-wide events on Sept. 30 marking Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation inspired veterinary student Charlie Wyatt-Swain to plan an event at her own college.

Photo Blog: Living Life on the Wild Side

Kyle Kansman, DVM Class of 2022, has a passion for wildlife rehabilitation, and recently completed an externship at the Vancouver Aquarium and the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. Take a look at his experience.